IBM Z and LinuxONE are more than just infrastructure—they are engines of innovation. In a world where digital transformation is accelerating, the need for secure, scalable, and resilient computing has never been greater. If your team is harnessing the power of IBM Z and LinuxONE, the Excellence in IBM Z and LinuxONE Innovation Award at the TechXchange Excellence Awards is your chance to shine.
What is the Excellence in IBM Z and LinuxONE Innovation Award?
This award recognizes organizations that have demonstrated exceptional creativity and forward-thinking in leveraging IBM Z or LinuxONE technologies including, but not limited to, agentic AI and assistants, quantum-safe crypto, observability, automation, and code modernization to drive innovation and growth. Submit a nomination now!
What's in it for you?
Finalists and winners are eligible to receive a variety of different prizes:
Recognition at IBM TechXchange 2025
- Winners will be celebrated for their innovations on stage at the IBM TechXchange 2025 conference, happening in Orlando, FL on October 6-9.
Complimentary conference passes
- All 24 finalists (3 per category) are eligible to receive five conference passes to share— that’s 120 passes in total! This is a perfect chance to recognize great accomplishments and get the opportunity to attend an event full of other changemakers in the industry.
Featured on IBM TechXchange webpages
- Winners and their success stories will be featured on the IBM TechXchange conference website, and in a blog in the IBM TechXchange community.
– Access to VIP events at the conference
- With access to VIP events, winners can exchange ideas, find new collaborators, and stay ahead of the curve of new innovations.
– An award trophy
- Winners will receive an award trophy that symbolizes their innovation, leadership, and technical excellence. This trophy is a tangible recognition of their hard work and success.
Ready to showcase your innovation? Nominations close on July 17! Go to the IBM TechXchange conference awards website to submit a nomination today—because great accomplishments deserve to be recognized.